A number of people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer have jaundice—yellowing of the skin and eyes resulting in the buildup of bilirubin, a pigment produced by the liver.
This happens because the tumor blocks the bile duct.
Signs of pancreatic cancer you should never ignore
weight loss
Losing significant amount of weight because of no apparent reason is one of the signs of cancer in general, including pancreatic cancer.
Digestive Problems
Poor digestion, loose stools, or stools that are oily and are accompanied by a strong odor may be a result of interference with the pancreas's enzyme production because of the presence of cancer.
Bowel changes
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When and if the pancreatic duct blocks, it may lead to a symptom called stewrhoea or fatty stools. This means the body is not absorbing your food properly. Other bowel changes may include diarrhea and constipation.
New-Onset DiabetesIn some cases, pancreatic cancer affects insulin production, causing diabetes in people who were not diabetic before.
Fatigue
As with most other cancers, fatigue and lack of energy can be symptoms accompanying pancreatic cancer.
Blood Clots
The risk of developing blood clots increases when a person is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. This is known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Fever and shivering
If you have jaundice or an inflamed pancreas, you may also experience occasional fevers accompanied with shivers.
Itching
Jaundice, one of the symptoms of pancreatic cancer, can cause itchy skin becau
